Roku Launches ‘Roku TV Ready’ Certification
Roku announced at CES 2020 the expansion of its home audio initiative for Roku TVs through a new “Roku TV Ready” certification program that will enable third-party manufacturers of sound bars, audio video receivers and other audio gear that can connect to Roku TVs to…
Denon DHT-S216 Sound Bar Brings DTS Virtual:X Value
Denon introduced Tuesday the DHT-S216, billed as the company’s first full-range sound bar with DTS Virtual:X. The Denon DHT-S216 ($249 suggested retail price) features a slender, low-profile design and delivers advanced psychoacoustic algorithms developed by DTS “to realistically simulate a multi-channel soundtrack played on a…
LG To Show Expanded Sound Bar Lineup
LG Electronics will bring to CES 2019 a new lineup of sound bars powered by Google Assistant AI voice control, Hi-Rez Audio compatibility, and in high-end models, support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based surround sound. The top three “multi-dimensional” models, like some other…
Yamaha Unveils YAS-207: First Sound Bar With DTS Virtual:X
Yamaha introduced Monday the YAS-207, which is billed as “the world’s first sound bar with DTS Virtual:X.” The new virtual 3D surround sound technology is said to deliver an immersive surround sound experience using any signal source, without the need to decode special metadata….
Yamaha Adds Low-Cost All-in-One Sound Bar
Yamaha introduced Tuesday a new very affordable addition to its family of all-in-one sound bars with the YAS-106, offering simplified setup and built-in dual subwoofer support. The sound bar, which will be available in mid-August at a $199.99 suggested retail price, supports a full…
Sony Reveals Pricing, Availability For 2016 A/V Sound Products
Sony Electronics revealed Tuesday pricing and availability of its 2016 lineup of audio and video products that support immersive surround sound, Hi-Res Audio and build upon Sony’s wireless multi-room audio products of wireless speakers, TV sound bars, A/V receivers, and premium audio & video players….
LG Unveils 2016 Speaker Bars, Party Systems
LG Electronics (LG) got an early start on 2016 by revealing plans for an expanded lineup of advanced sound bars and audio systems, which will be formally showcased at CES 2016 next month. The new sound bars and compact audio systems are part of the…
Yamaha Launches MusicCast Wireless Music Platform
Yamaha introduced Thursday its new and improved MusicCast wireless audio system, offering a new level of capabilities designed for people who want a whole-home wireless audio system for more than just background music. The MusicCast system is designed to wirelessly transmit music to every room,…
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